A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company. Hbc stripes 350th anniversary camel point blanket hudsons bay. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. Unfollow hudsons bay blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated with the hudson s bay company who have been marketing them into north america since 1779. For nearly two and a half centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has been an iconic product in canada and around the world. The iconic hudsons bay point blanket in 2020 hudson bay. Aug 12, 2018 and it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. Hudsons bay was not the only company to use the point system in blankets over the centuries, but thanks to 21stcentury marketing extensions into. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay as trade goods as far back. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america.
For generations my family has been collecting hudson bay blankets, and while i knew some of the background i was surprised to find a book dedicated to the. Yes, the title is a bit of a mouthful, but it has become a standard reference for antique. The hudsons bay point blanket is a wool blanket with a series of stripes and points markers on cloth first made for the hudsons bay. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Our hudson s bay point blankets retain the authentic 100percent wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. For well over two centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has been an iconic product in canada and around the world.
Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudsons bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the subject. Hudson bay 8 point blanket natural with multi stripes by. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket by tichenor, harold a readable copy. Thats why we were so 1,000,326 torontonians cant be wrong. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. New listing hudsons bay four 4 point scarlet red wool blanket 6x7 used vtg 60s 70s. Mar 19, 2018 it was time to look further into the iconic status of the hudsons bay point blanket. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Woolrich offers hudsons bay point blankets under the official license of the historic hudsons bay company. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point blanket, hudson bay company incorporated 1670 in circle with crest design, the seal of quality, 100% wool, us reg no.
Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated. The earliest mention of hudsons bay point blankets is contained in the minutes of a meeting of the hudsons bay companys london committee on 16th december, 1779, but there is little doubt that. One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudson s bay point blanket. Hudsons bay wool point blankets in the late 1700s, wool blankets were so important to comfort and survival that they were used as a form of currency in trading between trappers and native americans. The hudsons bay 4point wool blanket measures 72 w x 90 l and fits a standard double bed. Weighted blanket for adults and kids premium material 100% cotton autism sensory heavy weight blanket for sleep, reduces anxiety, insomnia adult size 155cm x 200cm 11. A hudson s bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudson s bay company hbc in british north america now canada and the united states during the 1700s and 1800s. Aug 03, 2017 the hudsons bay point blanket was very much appreciated by the native peoples because it was made of wool, which is a great material as it holds heat even when wet. The birth of an icon the most indispensable piece of clothing the weavers of witney more than just a blanket the blanket goes west finding new markets the worth of a blanket what the labels mean a blanket made to last. Queen vintage hudson s bay 6 point wool blanket, england made. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. Vintage hudson bay blanket 4 point hudson bay blanket hudson bay trading blanket namesthatimpress. Such blankets were made by the british and early north american citizens and traded at trading posts to the native americans in exchange for furs. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay.
The 8 point, or king size for the plebeians, is perfect for doubling up on super duper cold nights and being toasty as a fart stuck in a fat mans pants. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. Hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe by hudsons bay 4. An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket by tichenor, harold a readable copy. Hudsons bay blankets have been imported from england since 1779 and were once used as a form of currency between trappers and native americans. Very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. Quantum book produced for hudson s bay company, toronto, 2002. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into the fur trade in 1780. A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company hbc in british north america now canada and the united states during the 1700s and 1800s. For many, the hudsons bay company blanket with its familiar red, green, yellow and indigo stripes is as iconic as the maple leaf. The plains indians often wore the blankets instead of buffalo robes and used them to make coats. The metis peoples fashioned the blanket into a wrap coat with hood and fringing called a capote. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender. Nov 15, 2016 yet the hudsons bay point blanket owes its existence to both, with the hudsons bay fur trading post in canada acting as a halfway point between the two cultures.
If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it. Get the best deals on hudson bay blanket when you shop the largest online selection at. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america. As well it details of the original size of the blankets depending on their number of points, years of manufacture and the manufacturing source mills. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated with the hudsons bay company who have been marketing them into north america since 1779. Jan 01, 2002 absolutely fascinating history of the hudson s bay companys point blanket. The hudsons bay point blanket is a beautiful nod to the past, reflecting the rich history of early colonial north america and the trading system by which colonists and the british acquired beaver pelts. The earliest mention of hudson s bay point blankets is contained in the minutes of a meeting of the hudson s bay companys london committee on 16th december, 1779, but there is little doubt that.
After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. Like those sold in the 18th century, todays blankets are made in england with wool blended from sources in england, wales, new zealand, and india. The hudsons bay point blanket was very much appreciated by the native peoples because it was made of wool, which is a great material as it holds heat even when wet. Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudson s bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. Harold tichenor welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. May 25, 2015 the hudsons bay point blanket has a fascinating history the original blankets were used as currency in the colonial u. We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudsons bay companys history and the ongoing care and maintenance of the companys historical hbc corporate art, artifact, image, and reference collections. Hudson s bay blankets have been imported from england since 1779 and were once used as a form of currency between trappers and native americans. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket. Woven in england of the finest long staple australian wools, these blankets are of the same quality as those traded here over 200 years ago. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian.
These stripped blankets were created by the hudson s bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. Its ease in construction and truly practical wearing qualities made it a highly desireable possession on the early frontier. I can honestly say that i have never expected to buy a book dedicated to blankets, but the whole history of the hbc is so absolutely compelling that i was drawn towards it. Points black or indigo lines stitched, woven or died into one corner of the blanket were assigned based on the weight and size of the blanket.
Introduced to the north american wilderness in 1779. The blanket an illustrated history of hudsons bay point. For onetime conversions from points to hudsons bay rewards points, a minimum of 500 points must be converted each time, which may be increased by increments of. As canadas most iconic retailer celebrates 350 years, hudsons. Another great characteristic of wool was that it was easier to sew than the animal skins widely used by them. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. Hudson s bay wool point blankets in the late 1700s, wool blankets were so important to comfort and survival that they were used as a form of currency in trading between trappers and native americans. Hudsons bay company has commissioned these fine englishmade woolen blankets since 1780, many becoming heirlooms that are passed on from one generation to the next. Yet the hudsons bay point blanket owes its existence to both, with the hudsons bay fur trading post in canada acting as a halfway point between the two cultures. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. Quantum book produced for hudsons bay company, toronto, 2002. Once hudsons bay rewards points are converted to points, they must remain in the program and they may not be reversedreturned or converted back to hudsons bay rewards points. Our hudsons bay point blankets retain the authentic 100percent wool quality that has made these blankets legendary.
Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. These blankets were originally created in 1780 for fur trappers, traders and natives to survive outdoors in frigid canadian winters. One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudsons bay point blanket. According to the official company history, blankets had been.
The 18th century plains indians valued the preshrunk and felted cotswold wool blankets for their ability to retain heat and repel water, and used them for bedding and clothing. The blanket by harold tichenor after finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. Welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. Hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe by hudson s bay 4. Hudsons bay point blanket the iconic blanket has its. In those early days, the hudson bay point blanket first introduced in 1780 was. Apr 11, 2020 the hudson s bay point blanket is a beautiful nod to the past, reflecting the rich history of early colonial north america and the trading system by which colonists and the british acquired beaver pelts. Originsthe point systemquality in manufacturinghudsons bay point blanket. May 2, 2020 the hudsons bay point blanket might be the oldest and most identifiable canadian tradition. Canadian corporate muckracker naomi klein promotes her influential debut book no logo. It was time to look further into the iconic status of the hudsons bay point blanket. There is a guide to grading the condition of point blankets and a price guide that takes into account manufacturers, condition and point size so that the reader will know the proper value to pay for old point blankets.
Jan 11, 20 photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudson s bay point blankets do. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Hudsons bay company hbc the hbc was founded in 1670 as an english jointstock company engaged in the fur trade. Point blankets as coats point blankets have also been used as coats, either premade and sold by the hudsons bay company or recut into garments. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. The blanket an illustrated history of hudsons bay point by. Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket in 2020. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket 9781895892208 by tichenor, harold and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their collectibility. An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket 9781895892208 by tichenor, harold and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Vtg 40s 50s hudsons bay 4 point mint green wool blanket hudson 67 x 88. Hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket thebay.
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